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  • Step By Step

    Contributed by Matt Zurowski on Apr 3, 2006
    based on 94 ratings
     | 36,491 views

    A sermon preached to the staff of a Bible camp preparing for their summer ministry

    (Walk back and forth) We do it everyday… we do it while doing many other things like talking on our cell phone, reading a book, talking and laughing, looking at the stars, holding hands with someone, etc. I am doing it right now! What am I doing? (WALKING!) Webster defines walk as: to proceed ...read more

  • Maintaining Balance In Practice And Doctrine

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,159 views

    Six areas of balance essential to as successful Christian walk are discussed in this Pastor’s farewell address.

    Maintaining Balance in Practice and Doctrine Eph 4:14-15[1] 1-8-06 Intro This morning and next Sunday will be my last two messages as Pastor of this church. Two opportunities to speak—and then I must entrust you to others. That reality weighed heavily upon me as I sought the Lord for this ...read more

  • Unity Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,727 views

    The unity that comes in Christ, based on Ephesians 4.

    Unity Ephesians: God’s Riches In Christ, Part 7 Ephesians 4:1-16 We’re in a series on the book of Ephesians. Today we’re going to be looking at Ephesians Chapter 4. In August of 1987, there was suppose to have been a world changing event. According to the New Age movement it was the time for ...read more

  • How To Make The Holy Spirit Happy Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,371 views

    Based on the scripture "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit by the way you live" from Ephesians 4.

    HOW TO MAKE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPY Ephesians, Part 8 Eph 4:17-30 We’re in a series on the book of Ephesians. If you have your bibles turn to Eph chapter 4. I titled this message HOW TO MAKE THE HOLY SPIRIT HAPPY, The reason is verse 30, it says, And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy ...read more

  • Chapter 6- Ephesians Series

    Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,060 views

    This is a chapter of a book I am writing as a devotional on Ephesians. It has to do with Ephesians 4:11 and the office of the evangelist.

    Chapter 11 As we continue to study the five-fold ministry gifts of Ephesians 4:11, one important ministry office comes into focus at this point – the evangelist. Normally when people think of the word “evangelist,” the mental picture is of a sweat-soaked man with big hair preaching in a tent and ...read more

  • What Does A Christian Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,928 views

    Do you know what a Christian should be like? It may surprise you to learn what God approves of and what He wants to take out of your character.

    What is your idea of what a Christian should be like? I did a Google search using those words the other day and came with the most unbelievable site I think I have ever seen. I won’t mention the name of the church but the page that came up was entitled: "How does God spot a Christian?" I thought ...read more

  • A Fresh Coat Of Paint Without Sanding Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,073 views

    Paul tells us in the second half of chapter 4 that we need to let Christ sand us way down to the bear wood, in order to cover us with His way of thinking and acting.

    I like to see a nice new coat of paint on something - like this bench we had outside on our patio. The problem is - in order to have a nice coat of paint I had to strip off the old - but I was lazy. So when I painted the new coat on, the old paint underneath began to chip and peel and push the ...read more

  • Petrified In The Pew Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,030 views

    This sermon looks at Christian service as a function of our worship.

    We have looked at… Prayer Praise Fellowship Giving Time in the Word and Repentance – response to the Word. Each one of these is a function or part of our worship to God and is also part of our being matured in Christ as we help others to mature in Christ. Today we will look at one more area of ...read more

  • What On Earth Are You Doing--For Heaven's Sake?

    Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,101 views

    An appeal for active involvement in Christian service

    Eph. 4:1-16 What Are You Doing--For Heaven’s Sake? I. God’s Grace to the Church - v. 1-7 Notice Paul’s position - ’prisoner of the Lord’ We know that he was the prisoner of the Roman Emperor Nero; yet Paul knew that God is sovereign over Nero, and that he had no power over Paul, except what ...read more

  • Finding Your Sweet Spot Series

    Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007
     | 6,873 views

    Our lives without God are common, find a cure for that.

    If you are a sports junkie like I am, then you know what I am holding in my hand. Yes, it is a baseball bat, or softball bat rather. I have played baseball since I was a little boy, probably like most of you we started out playing stick ball or some variation. But as we grew up, our game became ...read more

  • Are You A Risk Taker? Series

    Contributed by Roy Probus on Dec 27, 2007
     | 4,728 views

    We all take risk, are they ones you are taking worth the eternal reward?

    How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning? (Get someone to give you their morning routine) Why do we worry about the clothes we wear to school? Most of you have to deal with a dress code, does that make it easier or hardeer to figure out what to wear? All of us have worried about ...read more

  • United We Stand, Divided We Fall

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,209 views

    This sermon examines the unity of the church and the importance of our Christian testimony to the culture we live in.

    Title: United We Stand, Divided We Fall Text: Ephesians 4:1-13, John 17:20-23, Matthew 12:25, Date: November 4, 2007 Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Introduction: This Tuesday is Election Day here in Kentucky, and I encourage those of you who are registered to vote to get out and ...read more

  • Thank God For The Preacher

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,144 views

    Thank God for the men and women of God, Pastors Anniversary

    James Thomas September 14, 2007 Pastor’s anniversary Napoleon Bryant THANK GOD FOR THE PREACHER Eph 4:11-12 11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the ...read more

  • The Office Of The Apostle

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,978 views

    When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. The Apostle provides government, order, stability and guidance. He is the tracklayer.

    The Office of the Apostle Intro.: When the five-fold ministry is not operating properly, the church is handicapped. Many churches and denominations don’t acknowledge that the offices of Apostle and Prophet exist any longer. So those leaders with these giftings are forced to mold themselves into ...read more

  • The Office Of The Prophet

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
     | 5,575 views

    The five-fold ministry is important to the Church fulfilling her end-time destiny. The prophet serves to declare that Jesus is the source of all gifts, including the miracle of new life itself.

    The Office of the Prophet Intro.: Every month hundreds of pastors resign their churches and leave the ministry. There are many reasons for this but I believe the most significant is “unreasonable expectations”. In most churches, the pastor is expected to function in every role- prophet, priest & ...read more